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Mid-Century Modern Fish Wicker Rattan Pendant Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
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Additional information:
Materials: Plastic, Wicker
Color: Beige
Styles: Mid-Century Modern
Item Type: Vintage
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wicker, Plastic
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Fish Aquarium Made of Murano Glass
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Houston, TX
Murano glass aquarium with sticker still attached. In excellent condition.
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Blown Glass
Set Of Six French Mid Century Longchamp Fish Plates
By Longchamps
Located in New Orleans, LA
A set of six French Mid Century Modern fish plates by Longchamp, with shaped, beautifully
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dinner Plates
Materials
Faience
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wood Fish Statuette - Vintage Décor
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century modern fish statuette made of hand crafted Wood of a Piranha, raised onto a
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Fish Shaped Side Table or Drinks Table in Brown Ceramic, Spain 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching Spanish Brown Ceramic Fish Cocktail Table / Side Table
Spain, 1950-1960.
Mid-Century
Category
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic
Fish Shaped Drinks End or Side Table in White Ceramic, Spain 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Cool Spanish White Ceramic Fish Cocktail Table / Side Table
Spain, 1950-1960
Mid-Century Modern
Category
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Fish Shaped Side Tables or Drinks Tables in Glazed Ceramic, Spain 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
-1960.
Mid-Century Modern fish shaped pedestal tables: One in brown glazed ceramic, the other one in
Category
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Brazilian Modern Acrylic Jumping Fish Scukpture, 1960s
Located in Miami, FL
Brazilian mid-century acrylic sculpture of a jumping fish circa 1960s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Acrylic
$720 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Green Marble
Bronze Fish Sculpture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Very unique vintage modern sculpture features a bronze fish swimming through a field of seaweed on
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Vintage Italian Mid Century Modern Ceramic Pottery Koi Fish Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Mid Century Modern Ceramic Pottery Koi Fish(?) Table Lamp with Walnut Detail. Circa
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Mid Century Modern Ceramic Pottery Red Fish by Harry Guthrie Phillips
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Ceramic Pottery Red Hog Fish Sculpture with Copper Metal Fins by Harry
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Danish Fish Bottle Opener in Teak, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Danish Fish Bottle Opener in Teak, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1950
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Letter Openers
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Bar Cart Ceramic Fish Tile
Located in Fraser, MI
Please message us for a cost effective shipping quote to your location.
Mid-Century Modern bar
Category
Vintage 1950s Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mid-Century Modern School of Fish Wall Sculpture in the Manner of Curtis Jere
Located in Studio City, CA
A really quite wonderful Mid-Century Modern vintage abstract Brutalist hanging wall sculpture
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Murano Glass Fish Aquarium Sculpture
By Aldo Barberi, Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Italian hand blown solid glass aquarium with fish and sea life inclused into a clear blue curved
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Fish Table Sculpture
By Compagnia Di Venezia E Murano (C.V.M.)
Located in CABA, AR
Introducing an extraordinary Murano blown glass fish table sculpture, a mesmerizing
Category
20th Century Italian Glass
Materials
Art Glass
$2,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Aquarium or Fish Bowl by Alfredo Barbini
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Aquarium or fish bowl by Barbini.
A gold fleck lamp work fish in clear glass with a pink or
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Blown Glass
Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Fish Sculpture by V. Nason
By Vincenzo Nason
Cie
Located in Warrenton, OR
Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Fish Sculpture by V. Nason
We LOVE this amazing fish! It is in
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Ceramic Fish Plates Wall Art Composition, Mid-Century Modern Period
By Beswick, Rafael Bordalo Pinheiro, Secla, Gil Vargas Segovia, Vallauris
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of midcentury multi color fish Plates and Platters as Wall Decoration
A funny collection of
Category
20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica, Porcelain, Terracotta
$4,756 Sale Price / set
20% Off
1960s Mid- Century Modern - Murano Italy - Glass Aquarium Glass Fish Sculpture
By Alfredo Barbini, Cenedese
Located in St. Louis, MO
1960's mid-century modern Murano glass fish aquarium glass art sculpture with chiseled effect edges
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
Vintage Mariposa Brillante Mid Century Modern Aluminum Fish Salad Bowl w Utensil
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mariposa Brillante 1995 Mid Century Modern Cast Aluminum "Fish" Salad Bowl with Fork
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Aluminum, Silver Plate
Mid-Century Modern Porcelain Fish Plates in a Fish Shape Yellow Color France
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Mid-Century Modern Porcelain Fish Plates in a Fish Shape Yellow Color France
Category
Vintage 1960s French Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic
$336 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Jelly Fish Murano Glass Paperweight Mid-Century Modern, Italy 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown Italian art glass paper weight. A beautiful nice addition to your desktop. Found at an estate sale in Verona, Italy. Highly decorative and functional in e...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Murano Glass
1950s Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Italian Figure of a Woman with Fishes
Located in Aci Castello, IT
mid-century modern design. The figure is wearing a skimpy, two-piece costume. The top is a bandeau
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Hand Carved Stone Wall Relief with Fish Design, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Hand Carved Stone Wall Relief with Fish Design, 1960s, in Very Good conditions
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Stone
Large Mid-Century Modern Multi-Color Metal Sculpture of Two Fish
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Large Mid-Century Modern metal sculpture of two fish jumping out of the sea.
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Fish Sculpture by LeJan, France, 1930
Located in Beirut, LB
Dive into the vibrant aesthetic of the Mid-Century Modern era with this captivating ceramic fish
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Brown and Cobalt Stoneware Fish Figurine
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This stoneware Fish sculpture was designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane for the Swedish porcelain factory
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
$667 Sale Price
57% Off
Mid-Century Modern Italian Glass Studio of Murano Handcrafted Fish Aquarium
By Murano 5
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern splendid aquarium with two colorful fish and controlled bubble by Murano.
Made
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid-Century Modern Porcelain Fish Dish by Limoges France
By Limoges
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Porcelain fish dish from the French brand Limoges. The service is decorated with decration of fish
Category
Vintage 1960s French Romantic Dinner Plates
Materials
Porcelain
$240 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Porcelain Fish Dish by Limoges, France
By Limoges
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Porcelain fish Dish from the French brand Limoges. The service is decorated with decration of fish
Category
Vintage 1960s French Romantic Dinner Plates
Materials
Porcelain
$432 Sale Price
20% Off
Valenti Mid Century Modern Silver Plate Fish Serving Platter, Spain, c. 1970
By Valenti
Located in London, GB
. It is a well-known marque for distinctive and high quality mid-century design that continues to
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Silver Plate, Copper
Meissen Mid-Century Porcelain Wall Plaque with Angel Fish
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Bishop
s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning German mid-century porcelain wall plaque or tile decorated with Angel fish by world
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Mid-Century Modern Green Orange Painting Animal Fish Robert Libeski 1946 Vienna
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern painting animal motif fishes by Robert Libeski 1946 Vienna.
An amazing painting
Category
Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Paint
Mid-Century Modern Brass Fish Sculpture in the style of Andre Bloc
By André Bloc
Located in Warrenton, OR
Mid-Century Modern Brass Fish Sculpture in the style of Andre Bloc.
Could this be an Andre Bloc
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Danish Fish Shaped Teak Plate Bowl from Digsmed, 1960s
By Digsmed
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Danish Fish Shaped Teak Plate Bowl from Digsmed, 1960s, in Very Good conditions
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Teak
Mid-century Modern Jacques Pouchain Large Oval Platter with Stylized Fish Motif
By Jacques Pouchain and Atelier Dielufit
Located in Downingtown, PA
, rustic modernism that defines the best of Mid-Century European studio ceramics.
(Ref: NY10877-kmrx)
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Wall Art Composition of Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Fish Shaped Plates
By Vallauris, Secla, Rafael Bordalo Pinheiro, Shorter
Son Ltd 1
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of midcentury multi color ceramic fish Plates and Platters as Wall Decoration
A cool collection
Category
20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica, Porcelain, Terracotta
CLEARANCE SALE Mid-Century Modern Opalino/Alabastro Murano Glass Fish Sculpture
By Seguso
Located in Warrenton, OR
CLEARANCE SALE Mid-Century Modern Opalino/Alabastro White Murano (suspected) Glass Fish Sculpture
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Opaline Glass, Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
Mid-Century Modern Set of 6 Piero Fornasetti Fish Plates, Italy, 1955
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Set of 6 Piero Fornasetti Fish Plates, Italy, 1955
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Ceramic
Danish Mid-Century Teak Carved Model of a Fish
Located in Bishop
s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish Danish attributed mid-century carved teak model of a fish mounted on a base,. The fish
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century German Ceramic Fish Bowl, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century German Ceramic Fish Bowl, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century French Ceramic Fish Dish Vallauris
By Vallauris
Located in Austin, TX
Mid-Century French Ceramic fish dish signed Vallauris.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic
Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg Sweden Fladen Fish Dish Mid-Century Modern 1958
By Stig Lindberg
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
shape of a fish with beautifully detailed scales done in relief. Glossy warm brown glaze continues on
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Jars
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Vase Red Fish Mid-Century Modern Italian Design 1950s Gold Parts
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Ceramic vase red fish Mid-Century Modern Italian design 1950s gold parts.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Gold
$756 Sale Price
30% Off
Mid-Century Fish Bottle Opener in Brass, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Fish Bottle Opener in Brass, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Fish Bottle Opener in Brass 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Fish Bottle Opener in Brass, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Handmade Fish Motif Ceramic Vase by Londi for Bitossi, 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Mid-Century Modern Handmade Fish Motif Ceramic Vase by Londi for Bitossi, 1960s
The color is very
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Majolica Fish Plate Salins Les Bains
Located in Austin, TX
Mid-Century Majolica Fish Plate signed Salins Les Bains.
Category
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Majolica Fish Plate Salins Les Bains
Located in Austin, TX
Mid-Century Majolica Fish Plate signed Salins Les Bains.
Category
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Majolica Fish Plate Salins Les Bains
Located in Austin, TX
Mid-Century Majolica Fish Plate signed Salins Les Bains.
Category
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Majolica Fish Plate Salins Les Bains
Located in Austin, TX
Mid-Century Majolica Fish Plate signed Salins Les Bains.
Category
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
CLEARANCE SALE Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Fish Sculpture by V. Nason
By Vincenzo Nason
Cie
Located in Warrenton, OR
CLEARANCE SALE Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Fish Sculpture by V. Nason
We appreciate the unique
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Art Glass Fish Sculpture by Licio Zanetti
By Licio Zanetti
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An abstract Murano glass sculpture of a fish by Licio Zanetti for Zanetti Vetreria Artistica. The
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Eric Norstad Mid-Century Painted Fish Slab Pottery Platter, Signed
By Eric Norstad
Located in Sacramento, CA
Mid-Century hand-painted slab pottery tray by California artist Eric Norstad (1924-2013). Norstad
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Pottery
Mid-Century Modern Hand Hammered Silver Fish Serving Plate by Marilena Mariotto
By Marilena Mariotto
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: Silver Metal
Condition: Original Vintage Condition
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Modern Sculptural Brass Fish Bowl with Silver Plate and Abalone 1950
Located in North Miami, FL
This mixed media mid century modern Mexican bowl of polished silver plate, brass and abalone is
Category
Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Silver Plate, Brass
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Mid Century Modern Fish For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of mid century modern fish available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, glass and ceramic, all mid century modern fish available were constructed with great care. There are 960 antique and vintage mid century modern fish for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 3 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of mid century modern fish available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern mid century modern fish are consistently popular styles. Many mid century modern fish are appealing in their simplicity, but Carl Auböck, Walter Bosse and Cenedese produced popular mid century modern fish that are worth a look.
How Much are Mid Century Modern Fish?
Prices for mid century modern fish can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, mid century modern fish begin at $65 and can go as high as $135,000, while the average can fetch as much as $911.
A Close Look at Mid-century Modern Furniture
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
Questions About Mid Century Modern Fish
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024The difference between mid-century and mid-century modern comes down to specificity. When it comes to furniture and architecture, for example, mid-century refers to works that emerged during the middle of the 20th century, usually between 1950 and 1970. The more specific descriptor, mid-century modern, is used to refer to a particular style of design that emphasizes simplicity, organic forms and clean lines. Mid-century modern furniture designers generally drew on the architectural work of Frank Lloyd Wright, Bauhaus design, Scandinavian modernism and more. Any piece of furniture produced during the 1950s and ’60s can be referred to as mid-century, but only those with specific characteristics are mid-century modern. That said, when enthusiasts of furniture and architecture use the shorter of the two phrases, they may indeed be referring to modernist works created during that period in history. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of mid-century modern furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Most experts agree that mid-century modern correlates specifically to the years following World War II. It has grown in popularity in the decades since, particularly due to the media and cultural institutions that have promoted the truly innovative era of design. Not only did the MoMA promote modern furniture, but pieces are prominently visible on the set of very popular television shows such as Mad Men. Shop a wide and beautiful range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- Is rattan mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024Yes, some rattan is mid-century modern. Designers of the mid-century modern movement often preferred to use natural materials, including rattan, in their designs. However, not all rattan furniture was made during this period. Rattan was also a popular material for furniture produced during the Victorian era and continues to be used to produce furniture today. Shop a wide range of rattan furniture on 1stDibs.
- Is Mondrian mid century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Mondrian’s art is believed to be one of the great inspirations for the mid-century modern approach to minimalism. His artworks were not just a departure from figurative works, but a new look at abstract art as well. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
- Is mid-century modern timeless?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Yes, mid-century modern is timeless, in the opinion of many experts. Many characteristics of furniture and decorative accents produced in this style remain popular today. Among them are silhouettes marked by organic forms and clean lines, the promotion of functionality and the use of natural materials like teak, rosewood and oak and synthetic materials such as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of mid-century modern furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid century modern refers to the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality. Mid-century modern furniture is distinguishable by its lack of decoration or extravagance and its use of clean lines, organic curves and variety of natural materials.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid century modern furniture refers to pieces designed during the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen. - Is Eames mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Yes, Eames is mid-century modern. In many ways, Charles Eames and Ray Eames were the embodiment of the inventiveness, energy and optimism at the heart of mid-century modern American design, and they have been recognized as the most influential designers of the 20th century. Some of the couple's most famous mid-century modern designs include the Eames Lounge chair and ottoman, the Eames Molded Plywood chair and the Eames Fiberglass chair. Shop a wide range of Charles and Ray Eames furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 25, 2024The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern era correlates specifically to the years following World War II. These years in America saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history. Vintage mid-century modern furniture — including tables, chairs, desks and case pieces — are often organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple.
Postwar architects and designers in the United States were animated by new ideas and new technology during the era of mid-century modernism. Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century furniture designs manufactured by the likes of Knoll and Herman Miller.
Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Knoll became a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces soon became desirable for the home. Similarly, Michigan’s Herman Miller is best known for its iconic mid-century modern furniture, and while the company focused on the office, people loved its designs for their homes, too.
Find vintage mid-century modern furniture for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Mid-century modern furniture is so popular largely because its characteristics align well with the trends and tastes that are dominant today. Many people love its simple look defined by clean lines, and the use of natural materials also adds to its popularity. In addition, designers created mid-century modern furniture to be as functional as it is visually appealing, making pieces executed in the style simple, convenient and comfortable to use. Find a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024There is not a single year that is mid-century modern. The style emerged during the 1940s and 1950s and remained dominant through the 1960s and into the early 1970s. Some notable designers who contributed to the development of the mid-century modern style include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson. Shop a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Wassily chairs are indeed considered mid-century modern. Although the chair was initially designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925, it was re-released in the 1960s. Shop a collection of mid-century modern goods from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Mid-century modern furniture combines sleek lines with organic shapes.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024There is no single color wood that is mid-century modern. Designers working in the style employed a variety of finishes, though purplish reds, mid-yellows, light browns and medium dark browns were among the most commonly used. Teak wood was an especially popular material, not only due to its warm medium hue but also due to its strength and the beauty of its natural grain. Shop a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, the tulip table is considered a mid-century modern design. This table shape has become an iconic statement of the era with a simple sculptural attitude and a practical nature. The first tulip table was created by Eero Saarinen, a noted Finnish designer who was a leader in mid-century modern home decor. Shop a collection of Saarinen furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Is Art Deco mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
Art Deco is not mid-century modern. Art Deco began just before World War I and was inspired by cubism. Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019The defining characteristics of mid-century modern furniture design include simplicity, an emphasis on organic forms, clean lines and a mix of both natural and man-made materials. The mid-century modern style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is used to describe the work of furniture designers who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Both neutral tones and bold Pop art colors can typically be found in mid-century modern interiors, which usually include light-filled spaces. An integration of floor-to-ceiling windows and abundant access to the outdoors renders prominent a connection with nature, which owes in part to the ideas of celebrated architect Frank Lloyd Wright, an inspiration for mid-century furniture designers. Popular mid-century modern designers include Ray and Charles Eames, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and others. Find vintage mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021There are many colors available for painting a mid-century modern home and it is a matter of preference. You can choose from a range of colors that are closely associated with mid-century modernism — popular pairings include orange and brown or chartreuse and gray, for example. Find a wide variety of mid-century modern furniture, decorative pieces, serveware and lighting on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Mid-century home decor is characterized by clean lines, geometric shapes and materials like wood and tweed.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Some of the most famous mid-century modern furniture designers were Alvar Aalto, Charles and Ray Eames, Paul Evans, Poul Kjærholm, Florence Knoll, George Nakashima, Giò Ponti, Hans Wegner, Charlotte Perriand, Sergio Rodrigues and Eero Saarinen.
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